Respawn Entertainment is keeping the momentum going in July 2025 with a fresh Apex Legends update that delivers important balance adjustments, quality-of-life fixes, and the limited-time Haute Shot event. These changes not only reshape the competitive meta but also offer something exciting for casual players with new cosmetics and gameplay variations.
Key Balance Changes: Class Swaps and Ability Overhauls
The standout shift in this patch is the class reassignments of Revenant and Ash. Revenant has moved from the Skirmisher class to Assault, while Ash now takes on the Skirmisher role. These changes are more than just labels—they come with functional reworks that impact how players engage in fights.
Ash Adjustments
- Class Change: Now a Skirmisher
- Ultimate (Phase Breach): Max range reduced from 100m → 75m
- Upgrade Swap: Charged Knock replaced with Marked for Death, a feature that reveals enemy deathboxes on the map
These changes aim to limit Ash’s overpowered map control while adding utility in team awareness.
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Revenant Tweaks
- Pounce Ability: Max velocity lowered to reduce overextension
- Ground Detection: Improved to allow faster weapon ready times after landing
Revenant’s rework continues the effort to maintain balance after past issues, including his temporary removal due to an exploit with his Ultimate.
Alter, Ballistic, and Vantage Get Nerfed
Following a powerful rework last season, Alter gets additional limitations:
- Chase Portal Duration: Increased from 8.0s → 10.0s
- Knocked Ally Portal Access: Delay increased by 1 second
- Upgrade Change: Friends replaced with Controller of Worlds, enabling Controller perks
- Portal warning time was reduced from 3.5s → 2.5s, making engagements slightly riskier.
Ballistic also receives a notable nerf:
- Tempest Tactical: No longer boosts allies’ movement speed
- Base Charges: Reduced from 2 → 1
Meanwhile, Vantage’s recon abilities and survivability are tuned:
- Ultimate Laser Duration: 15s → 10s
- Gunshield Upgrade HP: Increased from 40 → 75
- VFX Color: Updated for improved visibility
Wattson’s Kit Gets Buffed
- Ultimate Conductor Upgrade: Burst now grants 50% Ultimate charge (up from 30%)
- Her Energized Healer upgrade also received improvements for more reliable performance.
General Gameplay Fixes Improve Consistency
In addition to Legend balance changes, Respawn cleaned up several frustrating bugs that were affecting both casual and competitive play:
- Training Mode: Fixed issue where it failed to connect the first or second time
- Bangalore Smoke: Resolved a bug where players could see through her smoke barriers, restoring her tactical viability
- Mixtape Mode: Players now respawn with their primary weapon instead of grenades
- Spotter’s Lens (Vantage): Now accurately displays the number of shielded enemies
- Bocek (Sparrow animation): Adjusted to fix unnatural pose while aiming down sights
- PlayStation UI Fix: Logos no longer overlap with Battle Pass data
- Bot Improvements: Smarter navigation paths for AI-controlled players
- Event Store Bug: Fixed navigation error leading to the wrong events
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Haute Shot Event Heats Up the Summer
Launched on July 15, the Haute Shot event introduces new content with a summer flair:
- Arena: Duels Mode Update: Abilities are now active during Duels. Loadouts, spawn points, and Legends are randomized—but mirrored—between both players.
- Win Condition Update: Kills result in a win; timeouts now cause a draw.
- Haute Shot Packs: Each pack includes 1 guaranteed event item (non-duplicate) + 2 standard items
- Event Progression: Unlock up to 20 Exotic Shards through milestone rewards.
- Legend Skins for: Loba, Conduit, Bloodhound, Wattson, and new Legend Sparrow
- Weapon Skins for: R-301 Carbine, Wingman, Charge Rifle, L-Star EMG, EVA-8 Auto, Nemesis AR, HAVOC, Rampage LMG
- Sky Piercer Melee Weapon: Universal melee item that launches fireworks. Fully upgradeable in Exotic Shop.
- Challenge Rewards: Earn event badges for banner customization through the Haute Shot Reward Shop
Competitive Scene: Rostermania in Full Swing
On the esports side, the ALGS Summer 2025 roster shuffle is in high gear. Coaches and players are switching teams as they race for Championship Points (CP) and a spot at the Year 5 ALGS Championship in Sapporo, Japan.
- Revenant’s rework and Ash’s nerf could impact team comps
- Several top-tier pros like Monsoon and ImMadness are currently LFT (Looking For Team)
- Teams with fewer than 850 CP must win their regional finals to qualify
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The July 2025 Apex Legends update delivers more than a typical patch—it’s a rebalancing act that refines legend identity, corrects gameplay issues, and adds seasonal fun. Player feedback was especially positive regarding nerfs to Alter, Ash, and Ballistic, which should reduce their dominance in team compositions. Whether you’re grinding Ranked, exploring Haute Shot rewards, or keeping tabs on ALGS Rostermania, this update offers something fresh for every player.
This patch reflects Respawn’s continuing effort to create a healthier competitive environment while maintaining gameplay variety for casual players. Stay tuned—more updates are likely on the horizon as Respawn continues to refine Apex Legends into one of the most dynamic hero shooters on the market.
